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flourish

释义

flourish

noun countable

UK /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

Word Forms

singular	flourish
plural	flourishes

1
a confident movement made so that other people notice
André reached for her hand and kissed it with a flourish.
Synonyms and related words
General words for gestures and gesturing
action
body language
flourish
2
a curved line that you add to the top or bottom of letters when you are writing in order to make them look more attractive
Synonyms and related words
Decoration and decorations
decoration
ornament
decor
3
a short part of a speech, piece of music, game etc that is impressive and skilful
He finished his round with a flourish by sinking a long putt at the 18th hole.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of music
accompaniment
arpeggio
breakbeat

flourish

noun countable

US /ˈflɜrɪʃ/

Word Forms

singular	flourish
plural	flourishes

1
a confident movement made so that other people notice
André reached for her hand and kissed it with a flourish.
Synonyms and related words
General words for gestures and gesturing
action
body language
flourish
2
a curved line that you add to the top or bottom of letters when you are writing in order to make them look more attractive
Synonyms and related words
Decoration and decorations
decoration
ornament
decor
3
a short part of a speech, piece of music, game, etc. that is impressive and skillful
He finished his round with a flourish by sinking a long putt at the 18th hole.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of music
accompaniment
arpeggio
breakbeat

flourish

verb

UK /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	flourish
he/she/it	flourishes
present participle	flourishing
past tense	flourished
past participle	flourished

1
intransitive to grow well and be healthy
Most plants flourish in this rich soil.
Wildlife seems to flourish in the area.
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to feel healthy
flourish
feel up to
be doing well
2
intransitive to be very successful
His new business is flourishing.
The congregation continued to grow and flourish.
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful
punch above your weight
thrive
prosper
3
transitive to wave something in the air so that people notice it
She came in flourishing a photograph.
Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards
swing
bounce
rock

flourish

verb

US /ˈflɜrɪʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	flourish
he/she/it	flourishes
present participle	flourishing
past tense	flourished
past participle	flourished

1
intransitive to grow well and be healthy
Most plants flourish in this rich soil.
Wildlife seems to flourish in the area.
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to feel healthy
feel up to
be doing well
be/feel/seem herself
2
intransitive to be very successful
His new business is flourishing.
The congregation continued to grow and flourish.
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful
punch above your weight
thrive
prosper
3
transitive to wave something in the air so that people notice it
She came in flourishing a photograph.
Synonyms and related words
To move up and down or backwards and forwards
swing
bounce
rock

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